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Marriott Just Opened a New Autograph Collection Hotel in the Dominican Republic

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For years, Las Terrenas has been one of the Dominican Republic’s most quietly beautiful destinations — a coastal town known for its long beaches, independent hotels, and relaxed pace, far removed from the country’s larger resort hubs. Unlike Punta Cana or La Romana, Las Terrenas has grown organically, shaped more by boutique properties and local […]

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Caribbean Home: A $25 Million Estate in Turks and Caicos

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By the Caribbean Journal staff The latest Caribbean Home heads to the Turks and Caicos Islands, the setting of a spectacular beachfront estate called Turtle Tail. The property, listed with Sotheby’s International Realty for $25 million, has a total of seven bedrooms, 12 full bathrooms and 15,000 square feet, all set on a 4.57 acre […]

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Why AMResorts Partnered With Cornell University

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By the Caribbean Journal staff Apple Leisure Group subsidiary AMResorts has partnered with Cornell University on a new certificate program for AMResorts general managers, the company announced. The AMResorts Top Executive Certificate Program is a personalized business and hospitality development program delivered by the Cornell University Hotel School Executive Education and eCornell. The three-year program […]

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Caribbean Photo of the Week: Alleynes Bay, Barbados

By the Caribbean Journal staff The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal subscriber Alex Rome, who sent in this very cool shot of Alleynes Bay, Barbados. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it to news@caribjournal.com with CPOTW in the subject line, including your first and last name and the location […]


Why AMResorts Partnered With Cornell University

By the Caribbean Journal staff Global resort giant RIU Hotels and Resorts has opened its new expanded offering in Punta Cana. The Riu Republica adults-only resort on Punta Cana’s Arenda Gorda beach has debuted a major new expansion including an exclusive water park, four new a la carte restaurants, three swimming pools and 300 new […]

Grand Caymanian, Interval Sign Long-Term Agreement

By the Caribbean Journal staff Global vacation ownership giant Interval International has entered into a multi-year affiliation agreement with West Bay Hospitality, a subsidiary of investment firm Singerman Real Estate for the Grand Caymanian Resort in Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands. “We are truly excited to be investing in the Grand Caymanian Resort and thrilled to […]

World Sailing Conference Coming to Bermuda

By the Caribbean Journal staff One of the most important meetings for the global sailing industry will soon be coming to Bermuda. World Sailing, the global governing body for the sport of sailing, is bringing its World Sailing Conference to Bermuda 2019, following a vote at its annual conference in Puerto Vallarta this month. Delegates […]

Virgin Gorda’s Oil Nut Bay Community Reopening for Holidays

By the Caribbean Journal staff One of the top resort comunities in the British Virgin Islands is reopening for the holidays. Virgin Gorda’s Oil Nut Bay luxury eco-resort community is planning to reopen as early as Dec. 16, the property announced in a statement. The opening will include the property’s beach club, restaurant, resort amenities […]

The Caribbean Travel Holiday Gift Guide 2017

If you subscribe to Caribbean Journal, you love traveling to the Caribbean. And so do your friends and family. So what do you get for your fellow Caribbean travel aficionados? We have you covered with the 2018 edition of the Caribbean Journal holiday gift guide, from must-have travel gadgets to the height of Caribbean style. […]

A Climate Smart Tourism Conference in St Kitts

By the Caribbean Journal staff The Caribbean Tourism Organization has announced new dates for its Climate Smart Sustainable Tourism Forum. The forum, which was postponed due to Hurricane Irma, will go on in St Kitts from Dec. 12-13 at the Ocean Terrace Inn in St Kitts. The first-ever conference is being held under the theme […]

Montserrat Eyes Cruise Increase

By the Caribbean Journal staff The island of Montserrat is projecting an increase in cruise arrivals this season, officials said this week. Montserrat’s port focuses on small and medium-sized vessels “seeking unique lcocations not typically accessible to large cruise ships,” according to the Montserrat Tourism Division. Cruise lines like Crystal and Windstar will be calling […]

American Airlines Increasing Martinique Service

By the Caribbean Journal staff It’s getting even easier to reach the French Caribbean island of Martinique. American Airlines will be increasing its flights between Miami and Martinique’s Aime Cesaire International Airport this season. American will be raising its total of weekly flights to five, Caribbean Journal has learned. That comes after low-cost European carrier […]